Bottle Gourd (Lauki)
アーユルヴェーダの最強デトックス！体内の熱を冷ます緑のウリ
Description
Cucurbitaceous veg with extremely high moisture and quirkless bland taste. In India, simmered as lentil curry (Dal) ingredients, or grated into spiced meatball-style (Kofta) to eat.
Classification: For Everyone,Vegetable,Moisture Rich,Diet
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How to use
Ingredients
- Bottle Gourd(Lauki)
Instructions
- Peel bottle gourd (Lauki), grate finely with grater, squeeze moisture firmly.
- Mix with chickpea flour (Besan), green chilies, Garam Masala, roll, deep-fry into veg balls (Lauki Kofta).
- Simmer Koftas in rich gravy sauce made of onions, tomatoes, spices, serving as 'Lauki Kofta Curry'.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Zucchini or daikon (as sub for moisture content and bland taste)
Pairing
Lauki Kofta, Lauki Chana Dal (Lentil and bottle gourd curry)
Trivia
[Hardcore] Called 'Lauki'. Deemed one of the most digestible (Sattvic) veg in Ayurveda, removing 'Pitta (heat)' and aiding digestion. Taste itself is thin, but absorbs spice soup like a sponge, exhibiting supreme performance as a rich curry ingredient.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] When lacking appetite in extreme heat, chug 'Lauki Raita'—grated bottle gourd mixed with cold plain yogurt and cumin—directly like a cold soup!
Allergen
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